Board of Selectmen March 23, 2009
At the meeting of the Randolph Board of Selectmen held Monday, March 23, 2009, the following were Present: Chairman Paul Connors, Vice Chairman James Burgess, William Alexopoulos, Maureen Kenney, Paul Fernandes, Executive Secretary David Murphy and Recording Secretary Cheryl Sass. Meeting opened by Mr. Connors at 7:05 pm.
Mr. Burgess said the prayer and Paul Meoni, School Committee Chairman, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Burgess made a motion to accept the Minutes of 5/6/08, 8/6/08, 12/1 5/08, 1/26/09, 2/9-2/10/09, 2/18/09, 2/23/09, 3/9/09 and Executive Session of 3/3/09. Seconded by Ms. Kenney. Voted 5-0.
Randolph Public Schools – Achievement Recognition
Dr. Silverman introduced Randolph High School students from SEMSBA, the Drama Club and the Track Team and the Board congratulated them on their achievements. Sharon Swain thanked the businesses who changed their signs to congratulate the students (Lombardo’s Murray’s Furs and O’Donnell’s). She also thanked Vera McPartlan/Chamber of Commerce.
Hearing – Pole relocations, Warren Street and Mazzeo Drive
Mr. Connors read the notices – there is no mention of pole 23 on any of the notices. Mr. Burgess questioned the fact that there is no sidewalk on Warren Street and cannot see how a pole would fit. Mr. Connors asked if any abutters were present. There was no response. Mr. Burgess believes that this is a flawed application – there are three poles being shown, but the notifications only mention 2. It does not appear that all of the abutters were notified. Mr. Connors recommended continuing hearing to next meeting and asked that the place where the poles would be going would be physically marked on the pavement.
Mr. Alexopoulos made a motion to continue the hearing to April 13th at 7:20, with a request to have the exact locations of the 4 poles marked with paint on the pavement. Seconded by Mr. Burgess. Voted 5-0.
Hearing – The Breakfast Connection – Request for Weekday and Sunday Entertainment Permits at 571-573 South Main Street
Mr. Connors read the application and the legal notice. Susan McGrory, owner of The Breakfast Connection, explained that the license would be used for fundraisers and special events. The Randolph Rotary Club has signed on to hold one fundraiser per month. If it works out, she would like the ability to have special events for other groups and organizations at her restaurant. Mr. Fernandes asked if she would be using it every night of the week. She explained that there is only one event planned, but that she requested that the license include any day of the week so that she can offer interested organizations some flexibility.
Mr. Connors asked, three times if anyone was present to speak for or against the application. There was no response. Letters from Building Inspector, Board of Health, Fire Department, and Police Department were read. There was no opposition.
Mr. Burgess made a motion to grant a weekday and Sunday entertainment license, with a 10:00 p.m. limit, to the Breakfast Connection, seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos. Voted 5-0.
Correspondence
- Letter from Registry of Deeds re: Request for Historical Photos. Mr. Murphy to research.
- Letter from Paul Meoni informing the Board that the School Committee voted unanimously to endorse and encourage voters to vote “yes” on April 7 on one or both ballot questions concerning a change in town government.
- Invitation to Greater Youth Resource Services Annual Women’s History Awards breakfast at Lombardo’s on March 28, 2009.
- Email from Martha Beagle re: Condition of Sudbury Farms Plaza parking lot. Mr. Connors suggested that Mr. McCarthy go to the property owners and ask if they will do something about the potholes and trash.
- Letter from Community Preservation Committee re: Public meeting March 30, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., at Stetson Hall.
Mr. Burgess requested a special town meeting within the annual Town Meeting on May 26th at 7:30 to handle the CPC land transfers. Seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos. Voted 5-0
- Letter forwarded by Sharon Swain from Jacqueline Carvey, Choral Director re: Spring Art Show and Concert.
- Email from Raymond Poirier re: Leaf Pickups. People believe the Board of Selectmen are to blame. The Board of Health oversees leaf pickups. White Goods – stickers. Not in the Board of Health’s budget. DM to meet w/Mr. McVeigh to resolve the issue. Mr. Murphy met w/Dept. Heads. All were extremely cooperative. Tried to locate areas in the budgets where there was a surplus. Refuse collection was an area where we could make savings. He recommended that there may be an opportunity there. Board of Health made the decision. Budget process does not end. HE is comfortable that working with them he will be able to find a different result. Does not believe that this is not necessary so that some form of the service is maintained. Does not know what happened between the meeting and the ad being placed. Ms. Kenney also got calls and explained that the Board of Health made the decision. Shock to citizens hopes it can be resolved.
- Email from Adriel Edwards requesting the Board’s assistance in seeing if the owners of Vincent’s would allow parking for people who commute to work by train Monday through Friday. Mr. Connors stated that it is a work in progress.
- Letter from Animal Control Officer informing public that there will be a Rabies Vaccination Saturday April 4, 2009 from 9-12 noon for cats, dogs and ferrets. .
- Department of Environmental Protection. Awarded the Town Municipal Sustainability Grant for a total value of $1,075. Motion to accept grant made by Mr. Alexopoulos, seconded by Mr. Fernandes, Voted 5-0.
Letter from Showcase Cinema April 1 and April 8 Celtics games will be shown and they will be serving alcohol.
Comcast annual license fee of $4,312.50, reflecting 8,625 subscribers, turned over to treasurer on March 13th. Mr. Murphy to prepare a comparison from the number of subscribers last year to the number of subscribers this year. .
Notice from the US Department of Justice that the town is eligible for Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Funding. Mr. Murphy is working on this grant.
Letter from Dave Wahlgren re: Vault Room.
- Letter from John McHarrie to Chief Porter commending Sgt. McNamara and the Police Department for their response and assistance during an emergency call. Mr. Murphy to forward to Mr. Lane for Sgt. McNamara’s Personnel File.
Requests
- One Day Liquor License at St. Mary’s Church Hall. Mr. Burgess made a motion to accept the request, seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos. Voted 5-0.
- Notice from Department of Agricultural Resources requesting that an inspector of animals be nominated. Mr. Alexopoulos made a motion to nominate Animal Control Officer Stephen Slavinsky, seconded by Ms. Kenney. Voted 5-0.
- Email from Marcell Bittle requesting an appointment to the Youth Activity Task Force.
- Letter from Cheerley Chevalier with regard to adding a street light on the corner of Willard and Shirley Terrace. Mr. Murphy to follow up.
Public Comments
Mr. Kaplan had his surgery. He is not living in the apartment. Still living at Motel 6. Illegal entry into the apartment. He notified Rosemont and the Randolph Police Department. He asked to see Chief Porter but has not heard from him. Asked the Board to look into the noises at his apartment.
Sandy Slavet – Vice Chair Disabilities Commission. Was not present at the hearing to increase the Handicap Parking Fines. Thanked the Board, the Police and the members of the Disabilities Commission.
Judy Gangel thanked the Board for raising the handicapped parking fine. Informed the Board that there is a new pole on the Oak Street side of the reservoir. Congratulated to the Town Clerk for the mention in a newspaper article.
Roz Vineberg. Reminding viewers that Tuesday April 7 is Election Day. Future of Randolph – questions 1 and 2 to change the structure of government. No change will be detrimental to the Town. DOR, BOS, Fin Com, School Committee, all in favor. Thursday at the VFW information night from 6:30 – 8:30 where a sitting Town Manager will be present to discuss what a Town Manager form of government is. There are two charters available on the town website: townofrandolph.com. Randolphyesonone.com.
Gary Watt Auto Tuner. Will not be able to keep to September deadline. Will continue with the project. Asked about zoning change – wonders why he was not told about the change in the zoning when he has been before the Board. If the building is vacant for 2 years, it reverts to residential. Zoned as Industrial. Mr. Fernandes is concerned that it was not explained to him before this.
Selectmen’s Office Report:
Contract for Phase I of PWED Project for $1.3M. Project will transform Crawford Square Area. Mr. Burgess thanked Juan Carlos Serna and Michelle Tyler for getting to this point. He thanked the Town Clerk, Sen. Joyce, Rich McCarthy and David Murphy. Boundary Lines for Phase I: Town Hall to Warren Street. Phase II goes from Warren St. to the Bridge, which may include Sudbury Farms to West St. Phase III will be from West Corners Farm to Dunkin’ Donuts and Mobil.
Mr. Murphy made a recommendation to the Board about Adopting the Responsible Employer Policy, which applies to public projects over $100K. The policy establishes certain thresholds that bidders and subcontractors would have to meet (i.e., workers’ compensation, fair wages, etc), and it would apply to major public investment projects. Mr. Murphy is looking for permission to reach out to contractors and other communities to look at the practical application to see how they are working out. His experience in Quincy was successful. He intends to present a draft policy and solicit permission to proceed in working with contractors and labor officials to see if the potential bylaw will work for Randolph. Mr. Murphy will gather additional information to get a sense of what has worked and what
has not in other communities.
Mr. Murphy would also like to recommend the Emergency Management camera project that would identify important areas where Police Department would need to monitor during an event and give the police department the ability to remotely synchronize traffic signals.
Liaisons
Mr. Fernandes asked when the appointments would be made to the Youth Activity Task Force. Mr. Connors said it would be done at the Annual Appointments.
Mr. Alexopoulos commended the Trustees and the Building Committee for the restoration of Stetson Hall and congratulated the Randolph Theatre Company on an excellent play.
Mr. Connors has heard many comments about the play and the building. He thanked Mr. Goodhue and stated that Building Committee did not know about the ribbon cutting. The Building Committee and CPC were not informed about the ribbon cutting, and he is hoping that was not the official ribbon cutting. He believes it should be a public event.
Mr. Burgess asked for interested parties willing to help out with PWED contact Rich McCarthy or the Board of Selectmen. A meeting will be held sometime during mid-April.
At 9:16 p.m. Mr. Burgess made a motion to enter into executive Session for litigation and contract negotiations seconded by Mr. Alexopoulos. Voted 5-0.
Clerk of the Board
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